So when I don't know what to do I come here looking for travel info. I am heading to Malaga Spain for 4 days and looking for a recommendation on a good reasonable hotel in the old city center of Malaga. I see there is a hotel Palacio Solecio that is kinda my vibe - but curious if others on the forum have a thought. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g187438-d17829008-Reviews-Palacio_Solecio-Malaga_Costa_del_Sol_Province_of_Malaga_Andalucia.html Please inform. PS I will be... Read more ..read more

Hi folks! I’ll be in Lisbon from the end of April to mid May. I have an apartment (through Sabbatical Homes) and am excited to plan. I’ve never been, so am looking forward to Doug Phillips’ reports! I’m looking at some cooking classes, market tours, and maybe a tour out of the city, and would love suggestions ..read more

Hello fellow travellers Four years ago, my wife and I were planning on taking a Transatlantic cruise from Florida to Italy, but that holiday was unfortunately cancelled due to Covid. I sought advice here on Sloweurope and booked a couple of places to stay in Italy. One place in Rome gave us a full refund, but the place in Florence would only give us a credit that expired after a year, so that wasn’t much good. Our next adventure is a Celebrity Cruise from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to... Read more ..read more

We are looking at two-three weeks in Spain in February. We will be in Barcelona for 10-12 days; and considering Valencia for 4-5 days. Would love to hear of other’s Valencia experiences. Also, are there interesting possibilities for day trips from Valencia? We would consider renting a car. Thanks ..read more

We'll be in Lisbon for 4 nights near the end of February. Looking for recommendations on where to stay. Thanks in advance ..read more

Hi! So we're off to Malaga for a couple weeks in December and will be there ON Christmas Day. At first, I thought of maybe going to Granada for an overnight stay, but I wonder if it's worth it. Will everything be closed? We were there 6 years ago for one day and the Alhambra is pretty well all we had time to visit, so we decided we'd be back some day to explore the city to see what else it has to offer. Pretty great first impression. I understand Christmas is a tricky time to travel, so I... Read more ..read more

Hey fellow travelers! I'm thrilled to share that at the beginning of 2024, I'll be embarking on my very first trip to Spain. My journey will take me to Madrid and the enchanting landscapes of Andalucia. particularly the beautiful region of Andalusia. I'm beyond excited to immerse myself in the rich culture, history, and flavors of this captivating corner of the world. As I plan my adventure, I find myself pondering the best ways to get around the picturesque cities and charming towns of... Read more ..read more

My friends and I want to go to either Alicante or Malaga. We will be going in early Oct. We want somewhere close to good nightlife with lots of bars and restaurants and preferably not too far a walk from a beach. What area of Alicante or Malaga would you recommend we stay ..read more

Hi, We will have 4 days in late December between our stays in Seville and Granada. We'd like suggestions as to where to spend those days. Thanks, once again. -Howard ..read more

Hi all! We are planning a 2 week trip BOS-BCN-CDG-BOS, and are looking for recommendations and reviews of TAP and SATA airlines. Their fares are much less than other airlines. Any insight would be appreciated ..read more